BEIJING (AP) -- China is refuting NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's claim that it demanded the firing of Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey over a tweet that supported anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
Astros turn to Verlander to clinch ALCS vs. Yanks
Last season, the Houston Astros were unable to get back to the World Series because after winning the first game of the American League Championship Series, they lost the next four to the eventual champion Boston Red Sox. This season, the Astros are on the verge of doing the reverse in the ALCS, and
Hutton earns second straight shutout
The Sabres lead the Atlantic Division. (Getty Images)
Rooting for the long-lost Senators: Many memories, few wins
Cheering for the old Washington Senators in the 1960s and early '70s was a losing proposition
The decisions that have backfired on the Yankees in the ALCS
Several of the Yankees' decisions have backfired while they have fallen in a 3-1 hole to the Astros in the ALCS.
Greinke says he didn’t hear taunts, Astros quiet Yanks crowd
Sounds as though Zack Greinke got an earful at Yankee Stadium while warming up in the bullpen. Greinke kept his cool after a rocky start Thursday night and the Astros romped to an 8-3 victory over the New York Yankees for a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven AL Championship Series. A report by NJ Advance
No. 16 Wolverines’ visit to No. 7 Penn State tops schedule
No. 16 Michigan heads to No. 7 Penn State needing win to keep its destiny in its own hands
Highlights: UCLA football snaps 11-game losing streak to Stanford in dominant fashion
UCLA snapped an 11-game losing streak to Stanford Thursday night, 34-16. It was the Bruins' first win over the Cardinal since 2008, and their first win at Stanford since 2007. The UCLA defense held an opponent to under 20 points for just the second time in the Chip kelly era, tallying a season-high
Justin Thomas takes 2-stroke after 2 rounds at PGA’s CJ Cup
JEJU ISLAND, South Korea (AP) -- Justin Thomas shot a 9-under 63 Friday to take a two-stroke lead at the CJ Cup at Nine Bridges, putting himself in position to win his second PGA Tour event in South Korea in three years.
A healthy Patrick Mahomes in 2020 is more important than limited version of the MVP this year
The choice is clear: Err on the side of caution and rest him for as long as it takes. Go overboard if necessary. This decision is bigger than Mahomes’ competitiveness.
Detroit faces Edmonton on 3-game skid
Detroit is looking to stop its three-game slide with a win against Edmonton
New York and Washington face off in division battle
Washington faces New York in a matchup of Metropolitan Division teams
Chicago Blackhawks play the Columbus Blue Jackets
The Chicago Blackhawks host the Columbus Blue Jackets
Dallas takes on Pittsburgh, aims to stop 4-game slide
Dallas looks to end its four-game slide when the Stars play Pittsburgh
Anaheim plays Carolina, seeks 4th straight home win
Anaheim aims to extend its three-game home win streak with a victory over Carolina